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This week on SmackDown Live, Daniel Bryan and Rowan claimed their innocence in the recent sneak attacks on Roman Reigns, and that they will bring the culprit to the show next Tuesday. So, if it is neither Bryan nor Rowan, who should it be?
Yes, the former Bludgeon Brother should be the man that tried to murder the Big Dog on multiple occasions. It makes perfect sense for him to join forces with the evil environmentalists of the Blue brand, sparking what should be one of the best feuds of 2019.
We all love a good 'Whodunit' storyline and credit must go to Vince McMahon for not booking the final reveal to be before SummerSlam. It does look like the conclusion will happen on next week's SmackDown, so hopefully, Mr. McMahon decides to make Harper the man who did it.
Here are three reasons why Luke Harper should be revealed as the culprit for the attacks on Roman Reigns.
#3 WWE shouldn't keep on wasting talent
Back in April, Luke Harper asked for his WWE release. He tweeted out a long statement about the request but was eventually refused his release.
After a dark match against EC3 before the post-WrestleMania episode of SmackDown, Vince McMahon decided to "hate everything Harper did". As a result, he went back home and is sitting out the rest of his contract. Plus, WWE added six months to the contract from when he was injured.
This is a criminal non-utilisation of the unbelievable talents possessed by the former Wyatt. It seems crazy to think that Harper was so close to being added to the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 33.
He should be receiving a steady push in the mid-card at least, as he could have barnburners with the likes of Cesaro, Ali, and Aleister Black, to name just a few. WWE should realize just how wasteful it is for a man so talented to be sitting at home, while his presence would benefit the product.
#2 He's been gone from TV for a year
When you are looking at possible suspects for who attacked Roman Reigns, you'd want the culprit to be a shocking reveal. While Daniel Bryan and Rowan admitting it was them all along would still kick-start an exciting feud, it would be an underwhelming conclusion to this saga that has been gripping the WWE Universe for weeks.
One of the most shocking options WWE could choose would surely be somebody who was last seen on TV one year ago.
Sure, the last time we fans saw Luke Harper, he was in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania. But it was inconsequential, leading to nothing. That was his only WWE appearance, bar a show-stealing performance at When Worlds Collide, since the SmackDown after SummerSlam 2018.
He and, guess who, Rowan lost their Tag Team Championships to the New Day in a street fight. Since then, he has been injured, ignored, and subsequently neglected by Vince McMahon. If there was ever a time for Luke Harper to return to WWE, this is it.
#1 He would fit right in with Daniel Bryan and Rowan
Ever since Rowan returned at Royal Rumble to join Daniel Bryan, fans have been speculating about Harper's involvement with the pair. And they have had just cause to do so. He would be a perfect fit for Bryan's vegan group.
Harper has trimmed down his body tremendously and has a menacing enough look to rattle all, if not most, of Bryan's opponents. He and Rowan have been linked for their entire WWE careers. Starting in the Wyatt Family, the pair feuded together before returning to align with Bray Wyatt.
They eventually became a team of their own, as mentioned in the previous entry. The Bludgeon Brothers were dominant on SmackDown Live, holding the tag team titles from WrestleMania till two nights after SummerSlam. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Luke Harper has a strong beard of his own.
With another big man in the fray, Daniel Bryan could become the cult leader. Call it a reunion. This would do wonders for everybody involved, especially with the eyes that will be on SmackDown after it moves to Fox.
Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper, and Erick Rowan could dominate the blue brand for the rest of the year, and beyond.
